What are the post-op procedures for abdominal ultrasonic liposuction?
Patients generally experience only mild discomfort after the procedure. You can walk immediately afterward, enjoy light to medium activities, and return to work in a day or two.Some, but not all, patients experience mild bruising.A compression garment similar to an Ace bandage is worn around the waist for three days and nights and then at least eight hours a day for two weeks. Some patients may experience swelling of the stomach after the procedure.The waist and stomach take the longest period to recover. Good results are visible within about a month or two, final results are seen within six months.While it does take a while for the swelling to go down, there is minimal to no pain involved. With ultrasonic liposuction of the abdomen, there are no stitches, and the tiny puncture wounds naturally close within two days. The most common discomfort patients experience is mild soreness, similar to the muscle ache that accompanies strenuous exercise.